Passing Grades - "A", "B", "C", and "D" are passing grades in credit courses for undergraduate students. "D" is not a passing grade for graduate students. A grade of "S" (Satisfactory) may be assigned to courses approved for this mode of grading and to students who scheduled a course under the "S-U" option.

Failing Grades - "F" (Failure) and "FA" (Failure due to excessive absences) are failing grades in credit courses for undergraduate students. "F", "FA", and "D" are failing grades in credit courses for graduate students. A grade of "U" (Unsatisfactory) may be assigned to courses approved for this mode of grading or to students who scheduled a course under the "S-U" option.

Thesis and Dissertation Grade - For Research and Thesis courses (7990) and Research and Dissertation (8990), a "TD" grade must be assigned. "TD" is defined as "Thesis and Dissertation Research Credit".

• Block a graduating student from graduating.
  
• Result in academic action being taken against a student, including First Warning, Academic Warning, Academic Suspension or Academic Expulsion.
  
• Cause loss of financial aid and/or loss of financial aid deferments.
  
• Cause the printing of academic transcripts with incorrect information.
  
• Generate multiple telephone calls from students and parents inquiring about missing grades.